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Nikon MSV-01 Coolwalker 30GB Digital Storage Photo Viewer | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $225.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Electronics
Hard Drive Size: 30
Display Size: 2.5
Removable Memory: CompactFlash Type I
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
MPN: 25305
Model: 25305
UPC: 018208253050
EAN: 0018208253050
ASIN: B0006283AG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Store up to 10,000 digital photos on the high-quality 30GB hard disk | | • | View your photos on the high-quality 2.5-inch TFT color monitor | | • | Compatible with JPEG, TIFF, and other major image file formats | | • | PictBridge compatible, outputs directly to a printer | | • | Transfer photos directly from Coolwalkers to CF card or to a computer via USB 2.0 |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Nikon CoolWalker is a really cool way of carrying your digital pictures around. It's essentially a 30 GB storage-drive - like a computer hard-drive - that can store up to 10,000 photos. You can view them on a built-in 2.5" color TFT LCD screen. It's a perfect gift for a parent living a distance from your home. Image transfer to the MSV-01 is extremely easy, due to its compatibility with CompactFlash, MicroDrive and even SD SecureDigital Digital-media cards. It is also capable of supporting JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW), Motion JPEG, and WAV files. It's a cool walking companion for a digital-camera owner. Compatible with JPEG, TIFF and other major image file formats - including NEF file A slideshow feature and remote control add up to fun for the whole family when COOLWALKER is connected to you TV It is PictBridge compatible - outputs directly to a PictBridge compatible printer (no computer necessary) Has USB 2.0 and 1.1 connectivity Terminals - CompactFlash cards slot (Type II) x 1, USB (miniplug) x 1, AV output x 1, DC input x 1 Powered by Interchangeable EN-EL6 rechargeable Li-ion battery (2000mAh), AC adapter (supplied) Maximum continuous playback time - Approx. 1.5 hours when using the battery pack, fully charged, at room temperature Dimensions (WHD) - Approx. 3.2 x 5.1 x1.4 inch / Weight - Approx. 12.3 oz. (including battery) System requirements - Interface - built-in USB ports (Note - this product may not function as expected when connected via a USB hub.) Compatible operating systems - Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE); Macintosh OS 9-1-9.2, Mac OS X (version 10.1.2 or later). Compatible with any of the above operating systems preinstalled.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 First impressions August 23, 2007
The main reason for choosing this unit among the many existing in the market was its reiability. It has many good points, it is simple to use, needs just on buttom to transfer all the images contained in the card, the speed is not its strongest point but works fine enough. The menu is simple and straightforward with absolute clear instructions. The weak point is its software. It presents a rigid date based folder system which cannot be changed to suit different tastes. It has to be organized after the transfer has been made. A second fault I find is that it does not work with Nikon transfer application and files have to be transferred to the PC using normal copy instructions. For its role as a small substitute of the laptop I have been using till now, it works perfectly as a primary portable storing device. Now it fits into my photo bag when travelling which is quite the advantage I have been looking for.
 Slow, but functional May 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good way to store image when you are going to shoot a lot of gb on vacations, travel, etc, but it's not very portable.
- If you need to back-up your CF card, you need to have it plugged into the wall or the batteries will die out (I have an 8gb card; it took about 1.25 hours to upload the whole card to the Coolwalker).
- It's very slow when viewing images.
If you have the money to spend, I'd recommend getting something with a larger viewing area, such as the Epson multi-media products. I don't own any of them, but I've seen them used and they are much nicer and easier to view the images on.
 Basic Garbage March 25, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was anxious to buy a CoolWalker as soon as they came out. Having bought a new D-100 I could hardly wait to get out and take a zillion pictures. I did buy one and really wish I had not. It is extremely sloooow! Better stick to a 1GB card because the batteries won't make it through a 2GB card. Give up on playback - it is just too slow to be worthwhile at all. Oh yes, forget payback through the TV as it is supposed to do - the pictures look terrible on a standard TV and are very slow to load. Audience will die waiting for the next picture. All in all - it has been a terrible experience. I did solve my problem - I bought an iPod and it works just as advertised. Now I can't even seem to be able to give away the CoolWalker. Best offer I've had was $50. Nikon should stick with what they do well - make cameras. Love my camera, but their software sucks as does the not very cool CoolWalker.
Coolwalker review January 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Nikon Coolwalker is the only way I have found to view Nikon's NEF raw files in a portable device. The Coolwalker works very well as a viewing device and storage device with one notable exception....it can deplete it's charged battery very quickly. If you buy a Coolwalker, you should consider spending the money in a spare battery right off. Downloading a couple of cards will take awhile and you will need the second battery to get through the day. Hopefully, any update to the Coolwalker will include a more readily available battery, less power consumption and a larger screen. I am happy with the Coolwalker but I could be happier.
A portable harddrive with a view screen September 9, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It does its job.
I shoot with SD cards. I had to find a CF adapter before I could use it (Ebay -SD cards slips into CF jacket and both slide into Coolwalker). I have used the Coolwalker to upload and download images (and other computer files) on both my Macbook Pro and my PC. I use it for transferring all sorts of data between the 2 machines, like a glorified usb drive :) I have used it on all my trips and it is so much cheaper than buying 60 gigs of SD cards! I've never had any files corrupted or lost and for the sake of on-site backup I've never been disappointed. I've had it for about 6 months and have not had any difficulties the other reviewers mention, knock on wood.
This device would be really cool if you could do more- edit, rename, etc. I've used it to browse pictures on TV, looks great but takes forever (compared to camera to TV) to process from 1 raw photo to the next. The upload from the sd card also take a while- over 20 minutes for 2 gigs. That part is a bit painful, I do it at the end of the day when my camera is charging. The battery doesn't last long but if outlets are plentiful...
All those aforementioned negatives aside when it comes down to it I just want to be able to -see- the shot has been stored. That the Coolwalker does fine.
I recently received a 60 gig ipod and think that I will still bring the CoolWalker along for all my photos. I like the Nikon Camera download to Nikon storage, even if it isn't as cool as the ipod nor does it have as many bells and whistles as some other photo viewers, but then again, as far as the most important issue- data storage- I've never been let down.
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